Teaching Statistics 1 (TS1)

Overview

Teaching Statistics 1 (TS1) is a sustained professional development course for teachers wishing to build their confidence in teaching statistics. TS1 covers the statistics content from all major specifications for AS/A level Mathematics.

TS1 features:

10-12 live online tutorials

two study days

a reference book to support your studies

access to online teaching and learning resources

email support from a tutor and access to an online group forum

Towards the end of the course a short assignment is issued, for which support and guidance are provided. Course certificates will be available for those participants completing the assignment.

After TS1, participants have the opportunity to continue to TS2, which will further expand understanding of statistics teaching.

Aims

Gain a deep understanding of statistics as a problem-solving discipline.

Develop statistical modelling skills.

Develop confidence in working with real data using technology.

Improve statistical subject knowledge.

Build on existing pedagogical skills.

Who will benefit from attending?

TS is designed for teachers who are currently teaching A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics, or who wish to teach it at some point in the near future. Suitable applicants include:

an experienced teacher who wishes to learn more about statistics

an individual currently not teaching in a school who wishes to undertake an extensive professional development course to prepare for future employment

a teacher seeking to gain certification that may give them more options in the future

a teacher wanting to develop their own subject knowledge to enable them to confidently and competently teach statistics

Content

TS1 covers the statistics content for AS/A level Mathematics. This includes the following topics:

Statistical sampling and using large data sets

Data presentation and interpretation

Summary statistics

Bivariate data

Probability

Statistical distributions

Statistical hypothesis testing

Materials and Equipment

A computer with a reliable internet connection will be required to attend the online tutorials. In addition, a headset with a microphone is suggested to get the best experience of the online tutorials.

Cost

The course fee for TS1 is £300.

If you are working in a state-funded school or college, participation in this course attracts a reimbursement of course fees, subject to engagement and completion of the course.

Schools and colleges located within Priority Areas are eligible to receive a further subsidy of £500 to support staff cover and travel costs.

It is difficult to be specific as this will depend on previous experience. In the past, delegates have reported spending between 1 and 4 hours studying each week. Ideally, delegates should aim to study regularly for a few hours each week however, in reality many working teachers have weeks when this is difficult and they use out-of-term time to catch up.

The TS1 assignment is the only work that delegates hand in. The assignment requires you to answer questions based around data sets and probability. Use of technology is encouraged and an explanation of how the topics could be introduced and taught in the classroom is expected. To receive a certificate at the end of your TS1 course you will need to submit and pass the TS1 assignment. Certification is optional but we strongly encourage you to submit an assignment anyway to help you consolidate what you have learnt. In the past most teachers have chosen to submit an assignment.

The AMSP is supported by the Department for Education and therefore only course fees for teachers working in state-funded schools/colleges in England are eligible for a subsidy. If the course fee is paid by the applicants school /college then the same school/college will receive the subsidy when the course is completed by the applicant.

Yes, you may choose to pay your own course fee. Applicants who are teachers working in state-funded schools/colleges in England are still eligible for a course fee subsidy. If the course fee is paid directly by the applicant then the applicant will receive the fee reimbursement on completion of the course. It is a requirement that the applicant submits an email address that has been issued by the state-funded school/college where they are employed and that the applicants email address is substantiated.

Teachers on the course enjoy the study days and appreciate the chance to meet up with other teachers on the course. Study day materials are shared with all course delegates afterwards. If you are a teacher working at a state-funded school/college then to be eligible for a course subsidy you will need to demonstrate that you have engaged with the course, which includes the expectation that you will attend the face-to-face study days.

If you are unable to attend a study day and this is due to unforeseen or special circumstances then the course fee reimbursement may still be granted at the discretion of the Course Leader. You may be required to submit the TS1 assignment as additional evidence of engagement with the course. If you pass the end of unit assignment, you will still be eligible for a TS1 course certificate.